Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-46095 is a CSRF flaw in the WordPress Smooth Scroll Links [SSL] plugin through version 1.1.0. A successful attack could cause limited unauthorized changes or disruption if a user is tricked into interacting with malicious content.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate WordPress hygiene issue. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and business-critical sites using the plugin, but it does not currently justify emergency response absent evidence of exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery in Chetan Gole Smooth Scroll Links [SSL], package smooth-scrolling-links-ssl, reported for versions <= 1.1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, with low integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that installed Smooth Scroll Links [SSL] at version 1.1.0 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs, default installations, or a patched version.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not support active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires user interaction and causes limited integrity and availability impact, not data disclosure.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The bundle identifies CSRF, affected plugin, version boundary, CVSS, and Patchstack entry, but not the vulnerable endpoint, exact action, proof-of-concept status, or fixed version. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for smooth-scrolling-links-ssl plugin installations.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed or safe version.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no maintained safe release is available.
- Restrict WordPress administrator sessions and educate admins about unsolicited links.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Smooth Scroll Links [SSL] is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin version and flag version 1.1.0 or earlier.
- Review plugin change logs or vendor guidance for CSRF remediation.
- Check site logs for unexpected plugin setting or content changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.